Best Brant And Andrew Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 166 - The Planets - Cove Soda Root Beer 1:07:44

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This week, we briefly explore many of the fascinating aspects of the planets in our solar system, including the reasons behind designating the dwarf planets as such. Today's root beer is Cove Soda. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBy Brant and Andrew

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Episode 63 - 2005: Steven Stucky, Concerto for Orchestra, No. 2 32:19

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew explore a concerto for orchestra that achieved great heights by, in the words of its creator Steven Stucky, "standing on the shoulders of those who have already cleared the path ahead." But will our hosts appreciate the view? And who were some of the other nominees this year? We also discuss a rule change within the…

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Another Awakening in Germany? 22:01

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TSCP 268 Another Awakening in Germany? with Benjamin Marx and Jurgen Schulz In 1958 a quiet awakening came to an area of southern Germany, led by a German Lutheran Pastor. That awakening spread to southern Germany and into parts of France. As it came, a movement was founded which fostered a Protestant religious order of men and women, who took vows…

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A Call for Papers, with David Capes 11:10

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TSCP 267 A Call for Papers with David Capes Today's podcast is a bit different. David Capes, our host, extends a call for papers for the Evangelical Foundation for Biblical Research (https://efbr.net/). The foundation covers all expenses for the scholars and their spouses to Myrtle Beach, SC, for the conferences held May 28-30, 2026. In addition, w…

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Ep 165 - It Follows - Sprecher in a Can 58:51

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To conclude this year's Geektoberfest, we watched the modern classic horror film “It Follows”. This one gets under our skin and plays with that innate fear of something slowly coming to get you, Barbara! The cinematography is distinctly unnerving and that score by Disasterpiece adds extra shivers! Today's root beer is Sprecher… in a can! Intro and …

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Lost Words, Forgotten Worlds with Andrew Perrin 24:32

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Dr. Andrew Perrin is back to discuss his book, Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dea Sea Scrolls (Lexham Academic). It is a great book for beginners, students and scholars alike. Perrin helps to link the scrolls to the Jewish culture of the day and then to the culture that gave rise to Christianity. The book is a treasure trove of …

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Ep 164 - Danny Elfman - Hank's 30th Anniversary Root Beer 45:59

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From the ska pop days of Oingo Boingo to his four Academy Award nominations for Best Film Score, Danny Elfman is so much more than simply “Tim Burton's other half”. We discuss his roots, his influences, and his appearance at Utah's FanX; but, of course, we also talk about Batman, Men in Black, and A Nightmare Before Christmas! Today's root beer is …

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Word: Theology for Every Person with Malcolm Yarnell 19:49

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Dr. Malcolm Yarnell was in Houston recently to teach a course for the Lanier Certificate in Theology and Ministry. He taught from a series of books he is writing, Theology for Every Person. He joined David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to discuss his book and his lectures. Here are the links to his prior episode on God: Theology for Every Perso…

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Ep 163 - Edgar Allan Poe - Fanta Chucky's Punch 1:56:55

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Today we were joined once again by Brant's wife, Valerie, to discuss the life and works of one of the greatest American writers. Poe's work influenced countless writers, artists, and dreamers with tales and poems of the macabre, love, satire, detective stories, hoaxes, and even fan fiction. Our research found he was so much more than the author of …

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Resurrection in the Scrolls? With Andrew Perrin 18:47

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Is the idea of the resurrection found in the Old Testament? Some say, no. Some say, yes. Is it found in the New Testament? Absolutely, it's central to the message! But do those mysterious, wonderful desert scrolls have anything to say on the subject? Dr. Andrew Perrin, a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to s…

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Ep 162 - Treehouse of Horror - Great Value Root Beer With Heavy Cream 54:31

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Continuing with our Geektoberfest episodes, we watched all 36 episodes of The Simpsons’ Halloween Special. These season treats use a basic "anything goes” plot, while paying homage to Kubrick, Poe, Del Toro, and dozens of other spooky icons, all while keeping it Simpsons hilarious! Quoth the Raven: “Eat my shorts!” Today we added heavy whipping cre…

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Seeing the Bible Come Alive With Oliver Hersey 21:39

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Dr. Oliver Hersey joins David Capes for this episode of "The Stone Chapel Podcast." He became president of Jerusalem University College, and now they are going through a war that began in October 2023. The college is located on Mount Zion right outside the Jerusalem city gates. Their mission is to help students see the Bible come alive as they stud…

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Ep 161 - FanX 2025 - Critical Hit Soda 47:58

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Once again, it is the mecca for geeks in Utah and around the world! We give a recap of the events, panels, cosplay, and merch we indulged in, and revel in the acceptance and camaraderie that only happens at comic conventions. Today we tried a couple of dirty drink combinations of root beer from a Critical Hit Soda truck. Intro and Outro music by St…

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'Under Her Wings' With Jennifer Houston McNeel 15:39

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One theme in the New Testament that has not been studied: mothers and motherhood. That is until now. Dr. Jennifer Houston McNeel, a New Testament professor at the St. Mary's Ecumenical Institute in Baltimore, MD, has now written that book—"Under Her Wings: Mother and Motherhood in the New Testament." She joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podca…

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Ep 160 - Lycanthropes - Dog n Suds Root Beer 1:00:31

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“Here doggie! Nice doggie! Ouch! He bit me!” Today we discuss the lore of werewolves. Everything from the ancient Greeks, the village folklore, the Hollywood agenda, and even the fact that there are actually no werewolves in the Twilight Saga (gasp!) So, if the moon is full and you just gotta eat that steak extra-rare, perhaps you might even be a w…

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Encore: Did Jesus Think He Was Divine? With Brant Pitre 22:27

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Brant Pitre joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to talk about his new book, "Jesus and Divine Christology" (Eerdmans). Brant is Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also author of "Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper," along with other bo…

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Ep 159 - Do You Believe? - Maine Root Root Beer 1:28:49

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We kick off Geektoberfest 2025 with an episode about our beliefs and opinions about Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, ghosts, ESP, and Aliens, to name a few. Remember, kids! You're not actually afraid of being alone in the dark…. you're afraid of NOT being alone in the dark! Today's root beer is Main Root. Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5…

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Sacred Songs and Wise Sayings With Terry Wildman 25:33

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Indigenous leader, Terry Wildman, is back on "The Stone Chapel Podcast." This time he and David Capes discuss the newest release of the "First Nations Version, Psalms and Proverbs." On this episode, Darlene Wildman, Terry's wife, plays a native flute. Her music brings out the beauty and dignity to reading Holy Scripture. The First Nations Version (…

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Ep 158 - One More Light - Brownie Caramel Cream Root Beer 1:02:13

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The final Linkin Park album with Chester Bennington and Rob Bourdon, and a noticeable departure from the previous LP sound. The album combines lyrics full of self reflection, aspects of mental health, and relationships, with a much more pop rock sound. It is impossible to not consider and respect Chester's final contribution in retrospect. Today's …

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How to Choose Leaders With Nathan Hatch 18:55

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You would figure that someone who was Provost at the University of Notre Dame and President of Wake Forest University would know how to recruit the best leaders for the schools. And you'd be correct. Dr. Nathan Hatch held both of those jobs for 25 years, and he learned how to recruit the best team around him. You can learn that too, but you have to…

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Did Paul's Theology Change? With Gary Burge 24:55

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Gary Burge had a difficult job. This NT professor wrote the volume on Galatians and Ephesians for the "Through Old Testament Eyes" series with Kregel Academic. It was published earlier this year. He stops by to talk with David Capes about his project and that he discovered along the way, how different the two books are. So he wonders: did Paul's th…

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Ep 157 - Better Off Dead - Bum Energy Root Beer 59:33

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To commemorate the 40-year anniversary of the beloved cult classic, we chat about the many awesome actors, their zany characters, and all the silly quotes! Today's root beer is Bum Energy Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a textBy Brant and Andrew

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A Fish, a Wheel, and Christ With Danny Hays 22:40

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Symbols are all around us. They are so common we aren't even aware they are symbols, but we know what each one means. But what happens after 1,500 years when languages and cultures have come and gone? Well, someone has to rediscover those symbols and their significance. That is exactly what Dr. Danny Hays and his colleagues have done. They have fou…

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Ep 156 - Cult-worthy Villains - On the Hook Harborside Root Beer 1:18:40

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Hi, hi, hi, there, droogs and devotchkas! Today we are joined by Antonio Palacios of The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast to discuss overlooked outlaws, neglected antagonists, and generally unsung villains in film. In many cases, these villains ended up being the best part (or in some cases, the only part worth seeing) of a film, so why are they uncelebra…

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Episode 62 - 2004: Paul Moravec, Tempest Fantasy 29:42

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew dive into a work inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest. Will the work live up to the Bard's reputation? And does this piece fit into the typical mold of a Pulitzer Prize winning work? If you'd like more information about Paul Moravec, we recommend: Paul Moravec's personal website Dialogue with Moravec for the Kansas…

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What Is the Gospel? With Jason Maston 21:40

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Internet debates sometimes make it into published, academic or popular books. On this episode, I talk with Jason Maston about a book he and Michael Bird edited: "Five Views on the Gospel" (Zondervan Academic, 2025). Every Christian who listens to this episode will find themselves represented in the discussion. And if you listen carefully, you may l…

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Ep 155 - The Hunting Party - A&W Ice Cream Sundae Soda 1:15:37

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We continue our year-long Linkin Park project with their 6th album, in which they go hunting for a return to hard rock and really stick-it-to-the-man! From a shrill, jarring intro, to a melodic and powerful close, “The Hunting Party” definitely caught its prey. Today's root beer wasn't root beer, but A&W Ice Cream Sundae flavoured soda. Intro and O…

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Hamoreh: The Teacher With Marcus Lawhon 21:58

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Marcus Lawhon leads Hamoreh Ministries. It is dedicated to training pastors and church leaders in remote places in east Africa. While seminaries in the west are searching for students, the growing churches of Africa are searching for theological education for their pastors. Hamoreh is Hebrew for "The Teacher," a word that aptly describes the exciti…

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Ep 154 - The Laughs Continue! - Faygo Root Beer 1:03:21

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As a kind of sequel of sorts to last week's episode, we continue discussing novelty music and songs that make us laugh, but this week we focus on more contemporary artists including DaVinci's Notebook, Flight of the Conchords, Jonathan Coulton, Etc. Just don't touch my clogs! Today's root beer is Faygo. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pon…

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Asaph's Table With Leslianne and Tyler Newberry 20:33

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On any given Sunday, worship leaders spend 30-40% of the time in front of a congregation. They lead the church in song, prayer, and adoration, key elements of the service. How well are these worship leaders prepared? Are they spiritually mature and growing? Are they biblically formed? Asaph's Table is an initiative by Leslianne and Tyler Newberry t…

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Ep 153 - Dr Demento Classic Hits - Devil's Canyon Root Beer 1:07:06

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This week we discuss many of the funny songs and skits that were made famous by radio DJ Doctor Demento. This topic ended up being so big we're splitting it into two parts. This week, we discuss the songs we grew up with, from Seb Wooley's 1958 hit “The Purple People Eater”, and “The Existential Blues” by Tom “T-Bone” Stankus, Ray Stevens, Allan Sh…

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Completing the Record With Lynn Cohick, Sandra Glahn, and Nijay Gupta 18:09

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In this podcast, we revisit some old friends, Lynn Cohick, Sandra Glahn, and Nijay Gupta. Each has contributed in their own way to fill out the story of the Church. Church history often focuses on the men who were the leaders for the last 2,000 years, but what of the women? They occupied unique roles in their day as leaders, patrons, and martyrs in…

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Ep 152 - Villains in Geek Culture - Wild Bill's Root Beer in a Can 1:04:08

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Today, we are once again joined by listener and geek culture expert Daniel to discuss his suggested topic of villains from some of the more popular sources. We discuss what makes a good villain, the why's and how's of how someone becomes a villain, and whether or not someone is a villain in their own story. Today's root beer is Wild Bill's in a can…

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Encore: 'Jesus and the Powers' With N. T. Wright 24:37

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This is an encore edition of an early episode of "The Stone Chapel Podcast." David Capes talks with N. T. Wright about his book, "Jesus and the Powers" (Zondervan). Wright and his co-author, Michael Bird, are deeply concerned about the political polarization in cultures now across the globe. And they are more disturbed with how Christians are respo…

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Ep 151 - Christopher Reeve's Superman - Island Root Beer 47:03

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Episode 151 - Christopher Reeve's Superman - Island Root Beer This week, we focus on the Reeve films, highlighting how, for many, he simply IS Superman, and the plots, villains, and even the musical score all will forever mean Superman. Today's root beer is Hawaiian-made Island Root Beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a te…

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Episode 61 - 2003: John Adams, On the Transmigration of Souls 36:04

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew go back to the events of 9/11 and listen to a piece memorializing the day. But will they find the piece moving or maudlin? And how does the piece hold up some 20+ years later? By this point, John Adams was a famous composer, but should this particular piece of his have won the prize? If you'd like more information a…

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Bible Reading Is Up! With John Plake 22:37

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Dr. John Plake has an important job with the American Bible Society. He is tracking the current up-tick in the purchase and use of the Bible in our culture. Why is it happening? Is it happening in places other than the USA. John joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to talk about some of these issues and more! "The Stone Chapel Podcast" i…

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Ep 150 - Superman - Sodabeers Root Beer 1:05:17

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Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It’s a plane! It's the original comic book superhero, whose name, characteristics, and even his vulnerability have transcended the comic book medium and have entered everyday vernacular. Seriously, I had to look up another word for “Kryptonite” just now while writing this summary because I wanted to say that Superma…

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We're All Corinthians! With N.T. Wright 20:19

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N. T. (Tom) Wright returns to the Lanier Theological Library and "The Stone Chapel Podcast." His topic this time is how we are all Corinthians. What does he mean by that? Well, stick around and see the challenges he issues to us who sit easily in our Western, comfortable churches. "The Stone Chapel Podcast" is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Netw…

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Ep 149 - Paradoxes - Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer Float Ice Cream 1:02:22

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This statement is false. Or is it? This week we geek out about the seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statements or propositions that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. It would have been better if we could have a Snickers bar as well, but….. whatever. Today we ate ice cream of Dad's Root Beer Float. Intro and …

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Salvation Wars With Matthew Bates 20:36

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Matthew Bates returns to "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to discuss his new book: Beyond the Salvation Wars: Why Both Protestants and Catholics Must Reimagine How They Are Saved. Dr. Bates is a life-long Protestant who earned his PhD at Notre Dame and went on to teach for 14 years at Quincy University. So many great topics and angles accompany this book…

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Ep 148 - Jaws - Howie's Root Beer Floats 56:05

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Two notes, people! Two notes kept people out of the water! We talk about the first summer blockbuster, the performances, that broken-down mechanical fish, and other aspects of a film that transcends even itself. Today's root beer is Howie's with vanilla ice cream. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text…

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Episode 60 - 2002: Henry Brant, Ice Field 31:39

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew explore the first experimental composer to win the Pulitzer since Charles E. Ives. With that pedigree, what will they think of Henry Brant's Ice Field? And why is this piece called a "spatial" composition? If you'd like to learn more about Henry Brant and Ice Field, we recommend: This video of the work with commenta…

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More Men Than Women? With David Kinnaman 20:56

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David Kinnaman, president of Barna, has some interesting and surprising things to share with the Stone Chapel audience regarding the in-depth "State of the Church" research. He joins David Capes on the podcast to talk about his upcoming visit to the library to speak, along with Ed Stetzer, Nicole Martin, and John Plake. For details about the event …

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Ep 147 - Living Things - Rocket Fizz Root Beer Float 1:06:17

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The fifth in our year-long project to cover every Linkin Park album. Whereas “A Thousand Suns” was a heavily conceptual album, “Living Things” was a return to a more traditional Linkin Park sound, with excellent percussion, and strong aspects of nu-metal, industrial, synth, rap, and even some blues motifs, while still maintaining the strong lyrics …

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Walk the Ancient Paths With James Hoffmeier 22:55

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Dr. James Hoffmeier joined David Capes on "The Stone Chapel Podcast" to talk about his book, "The Prophets of Israel: Walking the Ancient Paths." Hoffmeier came to the Lanier Theological Library to teach a course for the Lanier Certificate in Theology and Ministry on the prophets. In this podcast, he answers some basic questions about prophecy. If …

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Ep 146 - Jagged Little Pill - Tyler The Kid Sarsaparilla 1:10:41

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To commemorate the 30-year anniversary of the release of Alanis Morissette's watershed album, we deep dive into each of the songs, the unique sound, and the stigma of one of the most iconic albums of our teenage years. Today, we try Tyler The Kid Sarsaparilla. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text…

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'Thinning the Veil' With Shane Wood 25:36

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Shane Wood did part of his research at the Lanier Theological Library as he was writing his new book, "Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation." This young scholar is worth watching and following as he pulls back the curtain on a book that is often misunderstood or neglected. He joins David Capes on "The Stone Chapel …

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Ep 145 - Slaughterhouse-Five - Abita Root Beer 58:20

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Kurt Vonnegut's contribution to the anti-war novel views details of WWII, PTSD, and the firebombing of Dresden through the science fiction(?) lenses of time-travel, alien abduction, and clinging to a favorite sci-fi author. So it goes. Today's root beer is Abita. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5 Send us a text…

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Episode 59 - 2001: John Corigliano, Symphony No. 2 for String Orchestra 31:44

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew explore the symphony of John Corigliano they don't know. After appreciating Corigliano's first and third symphonies, what will they think of the second? This piece, a rescoring and revision of Corigliano's String Quartet, is another in a recent stretch of winning works that began in a different form. If you'd like t…